Our DIY Wedding Invitations

I'm still alive! I know, it has been quite a while, and I do apologize for the long absence. With the wedding crunching ever closer, and work getting busier, time just flew by... Back in November, I wrote about the design process, and now that our invitations have been sent out, I wanted to share how my …

DIY Coffee Filter Flowers

It is finally here! My first DIY tutorial for your crafting pleasure. Now that we have got our invitations finished, our next adventure is preparing all of our decor. After meeting with a florist, I realized that my vision would cost way too much money (oh hi, I forgot about you for a moment, WIC), …

Livetweet from The Gourmet Food & Wine Expo 2016

I am a self-proclaimed foodie, and one of my favourite past-times while travelling is to try as many new foods as possible. Since I love to eat so much, I am really looking forward to developing the menu for our reception. What better way to kick-start the process than accepting an invitation to The Gourmet …

How to Save Money on Your Invitations, and Is It Worth It?

A constant struggle of the Budget Bride is determining where to save time verses where to save money. In theory, Do-It-Yourself (DIY) projects should save you money; after all, you have control over material and labour costs. Be careful where you buy your materials, however. One haul from Michael's might set you back much further …

Fiona Chiu, Wedding Photographer Extraordinaire: Part II

This post is the second in this interview session. If you missed the first post, click here!  This week, I will share more insight into Fiona's craft. Hopefully, this will help you, dear readers, to make sure your wedding photos turn out stellar. How would you describe the style of your photography?  First and foremost, …

Saying YES to the Dress: Part III

Budget bride alert! For any brides that are dress shopping in the Toronto area, this weekend (November 11-12, 2016) is your last chance to nab a deal at Ritché Bridal. With prices like these, it really is worth a look! https://twitter.com/ritchebridal/status/796045827479404544 With the doors closing so soon, I figure that now is as good a …

Fiona Chiu, Wedding Photographer Extraordinaire: Part I

Hello dear readers! It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to the lovely Fiona Chiu, our wedding photographer. I am so excited to feature her as our first Interview an Expert session for the series, and to share her story with you. When did you realize that photography was your passion? My passion …

7 Tips for Great Engagement Photos

Jake and I got an awesome anniversary present! What was this amazing and timely gift? Our engagement pictures have arrived, and we are ecstatic at how they turned out *cue happy dance*. I am very excited to share some of our favourite shots with you, along with some advice on having your own stellar session. Words …

Saying YES to the Dress: Part II

Although the Value Village dress did not work out, this budget bride was not giving up the fight for an affordable wedding dress. What perfect timing, then, that a little birdy told me about a sample sale at the Toronto bridal boutique, Sash and Bustle. This little birdy just happens to be my amazing wedding photographer, …

Saying YES to the Dress: Part I

Have you ever channel surfed, landed on a channel, looked at the clock, and realized that 4 hours of your life had gone by? TLC's Say Yes to the Dress never fails to trap me into one of those binge-fests whenever it shows up in my crosshairs. Paired with some sweet background music, manufactured drama (man, some …